DeHavilland DH112 Venom near Hudson, CO — 2008-05-17
- Date
- 2008-05-17
- Location
- Hudson, CO, USA
- Airport
- 18V
- Aircraft
- DeHavilland DH112 Venom
- Registration
- N21MJ
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing to the damage of the airplane were the three ditches and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
NTSB narrative
According to the pilot, he was performing a fly-over with another airplane when the engine lost power. The pilot was able to restart the engine; however, it lost power shortly thereafter. The pilot performed a forced landing to the west in an open alfalfa field. The airplane impacted several ditches resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. A postimpact fire ensued, destroying the airplane. Due to the fire damage to the engine, the reason for power loss could not be determined.
NTSB coding
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